Bankura
is located in the western part of the State
of West Bengal. It is a part
of Bardhaman Division of the State and included in the area known as
"Rarh" in Bengal. It ranks 4th according to Population and
literacy rate of 2001 Census in the State. The District Bankura is bounded
by latitude 22038’ N and longitude 86036’ E to
87047’ E. River Demodar flows along
the northern boundary of
the district. The adjacent districts are Bardhaman in the north, Purulia
in th west and Paschim Medinapure in the south. The
Survey of India (SOI) toposheets covering the districts
are 73I, 73J, 73M and 73N.